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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.94, 291.44 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.94, 291.44 and 102.74 is: 154.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.94 : 291.44 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.94/291.44 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.94x = 291.44 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.94x = 29,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,943.53/193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.40

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